Directive 8020 lands on Steam Deck with Verified status. Supermassive's UE5 build scales well to portable hardware thanks to FSR 3 upscaling and aggressive LOD culling.
Recommended settings
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 1280×800 (native) |
| Preset | Medium |
| FSR 3 | Quality |
| Frame rate cap | 30 fps (battery), 40 fps (plugged) |
| Motion blur | Off |
| Texture quality | Medium |
| Shadows | Low (biggest perf gain) |
| Refresh rate | 40 Hz when locked at 40 fps |
Battery life
- ~110 min at 30 fps locked, brightness 60%.
- ~70 min at 40 fps unlocked.
- Episode 5 (cargo bay) hits the GPU hardest — expect a ~10% battery hit during the loadlifter scene.
Controller tips
- Steam Deck input layout matches Xbox glyphs perfectly — no remapping needed.
- For Episode 5 plug into a dock and use a wired controller — handheld latency is the #1 cause of loadlifter QTE failure.
- Touch input is supported for menu screens but not for in-game prompts.
FAQ
Is Directive 8020 Steam Deck Verified?
Yes. Directive 8020 ships with Steam Deck Verified status at launch. The game runs natively on Proton with controller glyphs, readable text and full save sync.
What settings should I use on Steam Deck?
800p resolution, FSR 3 set to Quality, Medium overall preset. Cap frame rate to 30 fps for stable battery life or 40 fps when plugged in.
How long does the Steam Deck battery last on Directive 8020?
Approximately 90–110 minutes on a full charge at 30 fps locked. Plug in for Episode 5 to avoid latency on the loadlifter QTE.